Quick Reference-Critical Care 5.0.3

Need to brush up on your ICU skills? Whether you are new to the ICU or a seasoned veteran, the 6th Edition of the widely acclaimed Quick Reference to Critical Care is here to offer immediate, practical answers in a professional and updated format.

This essential pocket guide covers a wide array of critical care patient topics, classified by body system and conveniently arranged alphabetically within each chapter for easy navigation. From disease processes and disorders to medications, tests, lab results, formulas, ICU equipment, treatment strategies, and goals – this comprehensive resource has got you covered. Each well-illustrated entry outlines the latest evidence-based procedures and stabilization practices in a concise, user-friendly format. It serves as the ultimate quick reference tool for adhering to established protocols.

Elevate your critical care knowledge and confidence with:

• NEW and fully updated content featuring cutting-edge critical care topics
• NEW full-color images integrated throughout
• NEW extensive abbreviations list for decoding unfamiliar abbreviations commonly encountered in medical documentation
• Ideal on-the-spot reference – easy-to-read bulleted outline format for quick comprehension and implementation
• Over 350 illustrations including figures, algorithms, photos, drawings, and tables elucidating core terms and concepts with simple definitions of key terms
• Dedicated chapters for each body system offering expert nursing advice on assessing and treating various systems such as neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, urinary, renal, endocrine, hematologic, and immune systems
• Alpha-organized lists of disorders and injuries specific to each topic or body system within the chapters
• Essential guidance for immediate action on the unit comprising sections on labs, imaging, and miscellaneous items not covered elsewhere
• Expert insights into body system structures and functions, anatomy, diagnostic tools, surgical techniques, signs and symptoms, treatments, monitoring methods, drug administration procedures, catheters and electrode interventions, waveforms, and more

The quick-reference layout boasts:

• Extensive cross-referencing for seamless access to related information
• Tables and charts presenting critical data on medication details, dosing guidelines, conversions, compatibilities, and more
• “Troubleshooting” feature furnishing practical solutions for technical issues or complications
• “Key Point” feature highlighting crucial insights on the signs and symptoms of disorders or conditions as well as what to consider pre or post-testing